Blog: What you need to know about breast cancer

Wednesday

Dec 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM

It is estimated that over 220,000 women will be diagnosed with new casesof invasive breast cancer in 2013. In addition, over 40,000 women will dieof this disease this year as well. This emphasizes the importance of earlydetection and screening.

Rae-Ann Tucker-Marshall Henry-Stark Health Department

It is estimated that over 220,000 women will be diagnosed with new casesof invasive breast cancer in 2013. In addition, over 40,000 women will dieof this disease this year as well. This emphasizes the importance of earlydetection and screening.

RaeAnn Tucker-Marshall, Health Department Public Information Director,would like to encourage women to partner with a friend or family member toremind each other to practice monthly breast self-exam and make annualclinical exam and mammogram appointments.

The Health Department reminds area residents that their clinicalservices program provides annual physical exams to area women, including abreast exam and pap smear.

The clinic accepts medicaid payments and private pay. A sliding feescale, based on the client's income, has been established to assistresidents to obtain services.

In addition the Health Department is always available for breast cancerprevention educational presentations for your group or organization.

For more information on Department's Women's Health services call (309)852-0197 (Henry) or 852-3115 (Stark) or visit our website atwww.henrystarkhealth.com. or find us on Facebook at Henry and Stark CountyHealth Departments.